Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Florence, SC

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices. Preferred Experience / Skills Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

South Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture according to policy
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and pulmonary function studies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and evaluate patients to recommend treatment plans

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience performing routine chest x-ray review for clinical evaluation purposes

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with opportunities to apply a broad range of advanced respiratory therapy skills
• Contract opportunity offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline